Me 'n' Oprah on KI

Thursday 9 December 2010

The number of inhabitants of Kangaroo Island was boosted yesterday by two tourists - me and Oprah Winfrey. For some reason, Oprah's visit received a bit more media attention than mine. But then again she probably didn't get to see a cuddly koala in a tree (though she may well be better than me at spelling "kangaroo").

More on KI to follow.

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Richard December 10, 2010 at 4:03 AM

It was my otherwise reliable Kangaroo Island guide Keith who told me Oprah was on KI. Imagine my surprise when I turned on Aussie breakfast TV this morning to see footage of her yesterday at Uluru. I know she travels by private jet but even Oprah's is probably not supersonic. Apparently it was only her American fan club that came to KI. Sorry.

Off to Kangaroo Island

Wednesday 8 December 2010

With the excitement of the cricket over until December 17th in Perth, I am heading out of the city today for two nights on Kangaroo Island, Australia's equivalent of the Galapagos Islands. KI is the third largest island in Australia, 150 km in length with 450 km of coastline. It is home to only 4,500 humans but many species of wildlife. With the din of the Barmy Army still ringing in my ears, it will be nice to get some peace and quiet for a change!

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Jayne December 8, 2010 at 8:34 PM

Do they not know how to spell in Australia ... or is it you!!!!!!

Richard December 8, 2010 at 9:58 PM

Ooops!

Glenn December 9, 2010 at 11:57 AM

So she can still nag from over 15000 km away - don't you love it ;o

Jayne December 9, 2010 at 6:32 PM

Sorry ...... so many spellings going on in this house every week that I can't switch off! Time for a holiday!